Code Enforcement Division
The purpose of the Code Enforcement Division is to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Monroe County through an effective code enforcement program. Because of the physical lay out of Monroe County the Division is divided into three offices; Upper Keys Code Enforcement, Middle Keys Code Enforcement and Lower Keys Code Enforcement. All together the division employs 10 inspectors under the supervision of a Director. The Division has authority throughout the unincorporated area of the County. Municipalities in Monroe County provide their own code enforcement activity. MMC8
Currently, Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Monroe County codes, ordinances and regulations. These include land use regulations, the Building Code, the Electrical Code, the Plumbing Code, Contractors Licensing and Floodplain ordinances. MCC 8. Code Enforcement is not responsible for the enforcement of any deed restrictions.
The Division’s workload is principally proactive; however, a substantial number of citizen complaints are received annually concerning alleged violations of the County’s various regulations (anonymous calls are accepted). Each complaint is investigated to determine whether a violation exists. Where violations are found, staff attempts to obtain voluntary compliance. Non compliance results in prosecution efforts through the judicial system or the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
The Code Enforcement Department provides the following services to the community:
· Investigates complaints in a timely manner
· Investigates immediately all health and safety issues brought to their attention.
· Provides public education concerning the various codes and ordinances with Monroe County.
· Assists citizens with compliance measures before resorting to prosecution.
· Assists in the enforcement of ordinances and laws regulating the construction industry.
· Assists the public courteously and expeditiously with all matters relating to code violations.
Below is a list of some of the violations which Code Enforcement addresses:
· Grass or weeds over 8 inches Unsafe structures
· Building permits Road side sales/Vendors
· Trash & Debris Vegetation obstructing canal7
· Parking of Vehicles Docks & Seawalls
· Setback Issues Land clearing MCC
· Signs Noise
· Abandoned Vehicles Abandoned watercraft
· Occupational Licensing Vacation Rentals
· Licensed and Unlicensed contractors Home Occupations
Floodplain Regulations
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